Education
Grade 8

Alternatives to School Punishment

Have you ever made a decision you regret? What if I told you traditional school disciplinary systems only encourage students to repeat their bad decisions? For instance, look at Malcolm. He is a straight-A student, but he is poor and has no power in today’s society. Malcolm arrived late one day because he had to […]

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Education
Grade 6

Preventing Trauma From School Lockdown Drills

A 7-year-old girl had a lockdown drill because of a potential bomb threat. When she got home, everything seemed fine until she was changing out of her school uniform, and her mom noticed that she had written “Love Mom and Dad” on her arm. When asked, she said it was in case the “bad guy” […]

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Education
Grade 6

Changing How We Think About Homework

How would you feel if homework didn’t exist? Homework should be minimized because, first, homework causes problems in a student’s school-life balance, and second, it is ineffective and a waste of time for the student and the teacher grading it. According to The Human Restoration Project, “A study in Contemporary Educational Psychology of 28,051 high […]

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Education
Grade 6

The Secret Behind the Sky-High Price of College

The cost of college is challenging because of the expensive buildings they create in order to attract the public eye. What do you think is the average cost of college The average cost of attendance for a student living on campus at an in-state public four-year institution is $27,146 per year or $108,584 over 4 […]

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Education
Grade 7

An Argument for Cell Phones in School

If you’re a student, have you ever wondered why you can’t have your phone during the school day? Most schools for the 2022-2023 school year let students have their phones on them but don’t allow them to use their phones during class. Many things can happen, like a shooting or fire, and children wouldn’t be […]

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Education
Grade 6

Skyrocketing College Debt

According to the United States Census, there are 336 million people in the United States. Best Colleges says that around 43 million of them quickly fall victim to mounting college debt. The Senate and House of Representatives should make college free for some and financial aid more accessible and reliable for all by passing bills […]

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Education
Grade 5

More School Counselors! Less Student Stress!

Imagine yourself as a student a week before exams. You have a test to study for, essays to complete, and a house to clean. Your hands are shaking. You start to get tired and forget things. The effect of stress on students is a pertinent issue that can affect our youth’s mental and physical health. […]

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Education
Grade 10

The School-To-Prison-Pipeline

The school-to-prison pipeline refers to the policies and practices that perpetuate the unjust criminalization of students, particularly those from marginalized communities. Harsh disciplinary policies, zero-tolerance approaches, and the over-policing of schools fuel this pipeline. Teachers need to step up, as they play a crucial role in creating a fair and inclusive learning environment where all […]

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Education
Grade 11

Effects of Parental Pressure on Students

In the relentless pursuit of perfection and parental approval, many students find themselves entangled in a web of parental pressure. In this essay, we will further explore the harm parental pressure can do to a child’s mental and emotional well-being. Parental pressure is very common around the world. It involves the expectations, guidance, and sometimes […]

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Education
Grade 6

Affirmative Action in Schools

When I grow up, I want to go to college, such as Harvard, Yale, or Cornell. I haven’t decided which one yet since I’ve got a long way to go, but I know that one day, I’ll be in college getting the best education I can. However, for minority students like me, that dream is […]

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Education
Grade 10

Student Debt and Scholarships

Raise your hand if you have $40,000 to spare. College tuition is very expensive and is going to keep getting higher. Growing up, I have seen my mom working hard because she had to pay off her student loans since she didn’t get much money in scholarships. To alleviate the cost of tuition, the Federal […]

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